GIS TECHNICIAN

 

**The City of Tucson values the safety of our employees, our residents, our community, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for this job, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are invited to join our team, you must submit proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to your initial HR representative, or you must request an exemption from your representative. New employees must either provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption before working with the City of Tucson.**

The City of Tucson is seeking a GIS Technician to participate in various GIS projects in support of the Environmental and General Services Department's (EGSD) infrastructure by coordinating GIS data, and information that has specific division, department, and city-wide implications. The GIS technician is responsible for all aspects of GIS data entry and map production. GIS Technicians read and interpret source software such as Routeware, Infor, EAM and Naviline and enter required data into the GIS database.

 

Responsible for all aspects of GIS data entry and map production. Reads and interprets source documents such as civil engineering plans, plot maps and legal descriptions and enters required data into the GIS database.

Updates and maintains GIS databases using ArcGIS and other GIS related software.

Assists in developing and implementing GIS applications for database maintenance and map output.

Generates various GIS products for engineering, planning and research projects.

Uses GIS applications to query, analyze, display and interpret department GIS databases.

Performs quality control of GIS attribute and spatial data. Converts paper and CAD data into a GIS format.

Inventory Management / Asset Management / Warranties

Provides customer service by responding to e-mail, investigating discrepancies, and providing information and technical advice to internal customers and other city departments.

Maintains maps in GIS or ArcGIS

Utilizes GIS Software ArcMap to plot new routes , edit routes and add work orders into GIS database.

Makes use of Enterprise CIS and EAM systems, as well as other software products to perform research.

Maintains EGSD web-based Asset database to track work orders, as-built plans, and legal descriptions.

Researches, reads, and interprets annexation related documents including subdivisions, improvement plans, legal descriptions, and County Assessor records.

Minimum Education Level & Type: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Experience Qualification: Under 1 year of experience with GIS software and micro languages, knowledge of automated mapping and GIS including ESRI's ArcGIS software, GIS relational database issues, general database concepts, theory and principles of GIS software manipulation, usage requirements and analysis of system outputs and computer system operations

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of this position may be considered.

The ideal candidate will possess the above minimum qualifications as well as relevant experience in the areas listed below:

• Over one (1) year of experience with GIS software and query languages, knowledge of automated mapping and GIS including ESRI's ArcGIS software, GIS relational database issues, general database concepts, theory and principles of GIS software manipulation, usage requirements and analysis of system outputs and computer system operations
• Proficiency in ArcGIS, MS-Office, Customer Information Systems, Enterprise Asset Management Systems, Autodesk, CAD, and GIS-related computer applications
• Experience researching and working with work orders, legal descriptions, etc.
• Experience working with Environmental & General Services Department standard specifications and details
• Experience working with solid waste routing systems

As part of the online application process all applicants are required to submit a resume by uploading it under the "Resume" tab or emailing it to EGSD_HR@tucsonaz.gov. Resumes will be reviewed and scored. Please ensure your application contains the required resume prior to submission. Applications received without a resume will be considered incomplete.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated on the education and work experience in their employment profile and the responses to their supplemental questions. The highest scoring applicants will then be invited to participate in a Panel Board interview.   

• Panel Board Interviews will be held: Week of November 8, 2021

Upon completion of all examination processes, the highest scoring applicants will be placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  An applicant's ranking on the Civil Service list will be based on their final score which will be calculated as:      

• 20% of your rating for education and work experience
• 80% of your panel board interview   

Hiring interviews may be conducted.

This recruitment will establish a civil service list that will be utilized to fill vacancies occurring within the next 6 months.

Veterans, Native American, or Disability preference points will be added to the final score for those that are placed on the Civil Service Employment List.  If you qualify for preference points as outlined in the Employment Profile, you must upload your documentation as part of the application process or email it to EGSD_HR@tucsonaz.gov. The DD 214 must be a copy that indicates characterization of service.  

If you are in need of Americans with Disabilities Act-related accommodation during the testing process, please call Brianna Aguilar 520.837.3776 at least 48 hours prior to the evaluation.

You are highly encouraged to print this bulletin because it contains important testing dates and information that you will need to refer to later, as it will not be available after the closing date. 

Additionally, communication during this process will be sent via email, so please ensure your browser accepts emails from jobs@tucsonaz.gov and check your email account regularly. Failure to respond or follow instructions may result in disqualification.

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To ensure accurate payroll information for tax purposes, the successful candidate will need to provide their original Social Security Card or original letter from the Social Security Administration with their social security number prior to beginning work with the City of Tucson.

The City of Tucson hires lawful workers only - US citizens or nationals and non-citizens with valid work authorization - without discrimination. Federal immigration laws require all employers to verify both the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. In its efforts to meet the law's requirements, the City of Tucson participates in the E-Verify program established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to aid employers in verifying the eligibility of workers.

Retired City of Tucson employees receiving benefits from the Tucson Supplemental Retirement System who are considering reemployment with the City should be aware that pursuant to Section 22-37(g) of the Tucson City Code, retirement benefits shall be suspended during the period of reemployment with the City of Tucson unless you have been separated at least twelve consecutive months before returning to work AND you return to a non-permanent employment classification. Creditable service does not accrue during any reemployment period.